05.29.26
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POLICE ACTIVITY IN THE CASTLEBROOK APARTMENTS AREA(550 S. DuPont Highway, Building I – New Castle, DE)

UPDATE As of 6:35 a.m., there is no threat to the public, and this is an isolated incident. The roads have reopened; however, residents can expect to see a police presence in the area as officers continue their investigation.

Officers from the New Castle County Division of Police are currently conducting an active investigation in the area of 550 S. DuPont Highway, Building I, within the Castlebrook Apartments community.

Residents and motorists should expect a significant police presence, road closures, and traffic disruptions in the surrounding area. In addition, bus routes servicing the area may be temporarily diverted, which could impact normal transportation schedules.

The Division’s Crisis Management Group has responded and is on scene.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area and seek alternate routes. Updates will be provided when they become available.

05.27.26
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Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival Scam Alert

We have been made aware of a scam targeting individuals and businesses related to the Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival. It has been reported that individuals are receiving emails falsely claiming to recruit vendors for the event while requesting full upfront payment.

Please be advised: this is a scam attempt. The Old-Fashioned Ice Cream Festival is NOT currently accepting vendor applications, as all vendor spaces are FULL

For official information about the 2026 Old Fashioned Ice Cream Festival, please see the link below

https://www.newcastlede.gov/1103/Ice-Cream-Festival-at-Rockwood-Park

If you receive one of these messages or any suspicious email in general, please remember:

❌ Do NOT click any links

🚫 Do NOT share personal or payment information

🗑️ Delete the message immediately

📢 Warn others so they don’t fall victim as well

If you believe you were affected by this scam, please contact us on our non-emergency number, 302-573-2800, or call 911.

05.27.26
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DETECTIVES MAKE TWO ARRESTS FOLLOWING DRUG INVESTIGATION

In April 2026, Detectives assigned to the New Castle County Division of Police Drug and Human Trafficking Investigations Team initiated an investigation into 45-year-old William Comer, who was suspected of distributing fentanyl throughout New Castle County. As the investigation continued, Detectives developed information indicating that Comer was residing in Elkton, Maryland. Detectives subsequently coordinated with the Cecil County Drug Task Force to further the investigation, as it extended into out-of-state jurisdictions.

On May 21, 2026, Detectives conducted a traffic stop involving Comer and 45-year-old Richard Harrigan of Wilmington, Delaware, who was also in the vehicle. During the stop, Detectives recovered more than 28 grams of crack cocaine, approximately 2.5 grams of raw fentanyl, and 11 bags containing suspected fentanyl.

William Comer and Richard Harrigan were each charged with the following offenses:

  • One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Tier 3
  • One felony count of Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance – Tier 2
  • One felony count of Conspiracy Second Degree
  • One misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Both Harrigan and Comer were arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 2 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $82,200 cash bail.

William Comer – 45

Richard Harrigan – 45